How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew Little – Thomas Coughlan

THREE KEY FACTS Former Minister and Labour leader Andrew Little has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Wellington in the upcoming local elections in October, facing incumbent Tory Whanau as his main opposition. This election comes amid a backdrop of recent tensions between the Labour Party and the Greens in national politics, highlighting the competitive dynamics in Wellington where these parties have historically collaborated. In 2020, Labour secured 50% of the party vote, while the Greens increased their support to 7.8%, demonstrating their intertwined political relationship in the region.

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